Free food banks, groceries and pantries in Pinellas County.
Get free food, meals, or groceries from St. Petersburg, Largo, Indian Rocks Beach, Pinellas Park, and Clearwater area (and Pinellas County wide) food banks. There are also hot meals from soup kitchens or Meals on Wheels, including during the holidays. Find free emergency food pantries, churches, and government hunger prevention programs in Pinellas County near you below.
There are programs for the low income, elderly, unemployed, needy, and working poor among others. Free groceries may be given away daily or today in Pinellas County. While more limited, qualified applicants may even get financial assistance from a food bank too or a referral to appropriate programs.
Some of the food banks in Pinellas County can provide more than just perishable or non-perishable food. Some locations can offer additional items such as clothing, baby supplies, personal hygiene items, cleaning items, detergent and almost all locations serve as a great place to get information and referrals from. Some locations also process application for public assistance such as WIC or SNAP food stamps.
There is also a referral number at the bottom of the page for more information on county resources. Never hesitate to call a non-profit or church for help. The counselors and volunteers at this sites are friendly, caring, and considerate, and assistance is confidential.
In addition to the city below, there are regional options too. They will offer meals, personal hygiene and other assistance across the county.
- There is the community action agency (Opportunity Council) can provide information on state and county government benefits, including SNAP food stamps, free school lunches, and more.
- There are also multiple Salvation Army soup kitchens and food pantries too, including St. Petersburg as well as Clearwater. The faith based charity also serves Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. More on Salvation Army food assistance programs Pinellas County.
Find food banks, pantries and soup kitchens by city and area below. As noted, the bottom of the page has information on more assistance programs in Pinellas County.
St. Petersburg food banks and soup kitchens
Clearview United Methodist Church Food Pantry
Address - 4515 - 38th Ave. N., St. Petersburg Florida 33710. Dial - 727 522 4673.
The church offers access to a pantry that distributes foodstuffs to the low income. Special Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and assistance may be distributed too.
Pinellas Community Church
5501 31st Street South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33712. Telephone number of the pantry is (727) 866-1184
A pantry is on site. Free groceries as well as special seasonal/holiday meals are served to the low income or needy.
Pinellas Community Church - Feed St. Pete
Address: 5501 31st St S St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Dial 727- 866-1184
Donations are used to feed the hungry. Clients range from the underemployed to people seeking a free holiday meal.
People That Love Mission Food & Clothing Pantry
Primary address is 817 5th Ave N, St Petersburg, FL 33701-2106. Call 421-3745
Call or stop by the charity for free clothing or food. Baby formula, free holiday food baskets, cereal and more items for the low income. There may be free groceries given away daily, personal hygiene or feminine goods and other stuff.
St. Pete Vineyard
Soup pantry and pantry address is 5000 10th St N, St. Petersburg 33703. Phone: 727-502-6783
The resources may include a soup kitchen for hot meals as well as a food pantry. It has Christmas and Thanksgiving holiday food baskets too.
Church of Jesus Christ DT
A free food pantry is at 2431 5th Ave N St. Petersburg, Florida 33705. For hours, dial 727-475-0925
Based on donations, there may be Canned Beans, vegetables, fruits, canned meats, peanut butter and fruit juices. A soup kitchen also serves meals to the poor, homeless, and less fortunate.
Pasadena Presbyterian
A free emergency food pantry is at 100 Pasadena Ave N St. Petersburg, Florida 33710. Telephone - 727-479-6150
Positive Impact/Heaven's Kitchen
Location is 2750 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711. Main number is 727-698-2305
Free hot meals to struggling families in Pinellas County. Breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Feeding Minds Pantry at Campbell Park Resource Center
Address - 701 16th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33705. Phone - 727-280-6703
Serenity St. Luke's UMC
A food pantry is at 4444 5th Ave N St. Petersburg, Florida 33713. Call 727-251-8411
Trinity Cafe 3 - Pinellas
Food bank and soup kitchen is at 6330 54th Ave N., St. Petersburg, FL 33709. Dial 813-710-6269
FBC Helping Hands
Main address: 1900 Gandy Blvd, St. Petersburg, Florida 33702. Intake number is 727-576-5508
Whether applications to SNAP food stamps, WIC vouchers, or a box of groceries, they give help. Or get paper products, detergent, and even some financial aid.
EPIC Pinellas
3050 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Telephone 727-328-3260
St. Petersburg Free Clinic and Pantry
Both groceries and basic medical care at 863 3rd Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701. Phone 727-821-1200
Basic medical, or a meal.
Tree of Life
4682 40th Ave N, St. Petersburg Florida 33714. The pantry phone number is 231-577-8420
Daystar Life Center
Address is 1055 28th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Phone: (727) 498-8794
Some perishables and other foodstuff is provided to the low income.
Elim Seventh Day Adventist Community Services
4824 2nd Ave S, St Petersburg, FL 33711. Call 727-350-3531
Free groceries, fruits, and non-perishable food may be offered.
Salvation Army
Primary address is 1400 4th Street S. St., Petersburg, FL 3370. Phone 727-822-4954.
This agency offers several forms of financial assistance, food, money for bills, rent, and counseling. Free Thanksgiving and Christmas meals are served along with a year round pantry. They also deliver food to the disabled and/or senior citizens as part of Meals on Wheels.
Alpha House of Pinellas
Address : 701 - 5th Avenue North
St. Petersburg Florida
822-8190
Food items, including formula, baby food, and cereal. There are also free personal toiletries, help for immigrants and others who are facing hunger.
ASAP Homeless Service
423 11th Ave S, Saint Petersburg, FL 3370. Call 823-5665
Perishables & non-perishable items, such as groceries, breads, and more. There is also a soup kitchen for hot meals.
Mercy Keepers
Address is 2021 9th Avenue S., Saint Petersburg, FL 33712. Call (727) 323-5155
A New Direction
2365 5th Ave N
St. Petersburg Florida 33713
Main Phone: 727-557-7941
The charity will distribute fresh produce, vegetables, meat and more.
Pasadena Community Church
227-70th Street South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33707
(727) 381-2499
The food pantry may have many groceries, personal or household supplies. Find Cooking Oil, Canned vegetables, Meats, Dairy, Canned chicken or other meats, laundry detergent, soap, and more.
Bay Area Pregnancy Center
Center address - 4020 58th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714. Dial for help - 395-9500
Baby food, diapers, and other forms of non-financial aid. There is help for new or single mothers, pregnant teens and others. Or apply for WIC vouchers for education or baby formula. Only non-perishable foodstuff is offered. Focus is on babies and mothers. May also have free diapers and formula as well as maternity clothes.
St. Vincent de Paul Society of Pinellas County
384 15th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705. Call the center at - 823-2516
Various social services and emergency aid is available. This includes perishable food, holiday meals and non-perishable items. While more limited, some funds may be available for paying rent or electric bills. Low income children and seniors are always a priority of St. Vincent.
CASA (Community Action Stops Abuse)
1011 - 1st Ave. N.
Phone number 895-4912
Domestic abuse families are the focus.
Family Resources
Facility address - 3821 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. Dial 384-8336
St. Petersburg Florida based pantry. Students and teenagers can also learn about summer snack and food programs for when they are out of school and no longer have access to free lunches.
St Luke's United Methodist
Location is 4444 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. Phone:(727) 321-1335
The center provides both perishables & non-perishable food assistance. Resources also include baby formula for single moms, holiday meals, and much more.
Church of God
Address - 5595 66th St N
St Petersburg, Florida 33709
(727) 546-1517
An emergency food pantry is on site. Seniors and low income families can use the programs at this Pinellas County center.
Grace Bible Church
Church address is 555 61st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707. Call 727-345-0534 for hours
Mary's Outreach for Women
4144 Central Ave.
Call 323-5100
St. Petersburg Florida
Baby food, cereal, formula. Females from the community can get referrals to other non-profits in Pinellas County region. Will also help victims of domestic violence.
Mustard Seed Inn
2510 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33712. Call (727) 490-6769
A free food pantry is on site as well as personal hygiene items, including feminine products, soap, detergent, and more.
Solid Rock Ministries
4224 28th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33714. Dial 727-521-6306
Free or low cost perishables food. There are also holiday meals, including at Thanksgiving or Christmas. Or get small clothes, tuna, chick, spaghetti, bread and more.
St. Petersburg Dream Center
Site address - 1360 - 16th St. S.
Phone number - 520-1909
Call the food site for information and referrals.
St Bartholomew's Episcopal Church
Food pantry address is 3747 34th St S
St Petersburg, FL 33711
Dial (727) 867-7015
Learn about everything from SNAP food stamp intake sites to local soup kitchens or pantries.
Wesley United Methodist Church Food & Clothing Pantry
Main location is 301 - 37th Ave. N.
Call for help - 896-4797
Perishables & non-perishables. There are also holiday meals (Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving).
YWCA/USF Family Village
429 - 6th Ave. South
St. Petersburg Florida
Phone - 823-2859
Items provided include perishables & non-perishable food items.
Largo food pantries, soup kitchens and free food banks
Abundant Life Ministries – Bread of Life Food Pantry
1550 Belcher Rd. S., Largo, Florida 33771
Two phone numbers are 727-415-3933 or 210-5433
The center can distribute both perishables & non-perishable food items.
Beaming Hope
Location is 11000 110th Ave N, Largo, Florida 33778. Phone: 813-317-7047
Christ The King Lutheran
A food bank with canned or fresh items is at 11220 Oakhurst Road, Largo FL 33774. Phone: 727-595-2117
Beacon Street Ministries
3470 Adrian Ave, Largo, FL 33774. Main phone number is 727-278-2285
Find items such as fresh fruits, canned groceries, infant formula, fresh vegetables, or dry and canned goods.
HELP Ministries
Location is 1381 Church St Largo, Florida 33778. Main number is 727-542-3741
Emergency food baskets are given away as well as holiday meals. They also have a Meals on Wheels service, vouchers, coupon programs and other aid.
Feeding Minds Pantry at Ridgecrest YMCA
Address: 1801 119th St No. Largo, Florida 33778. Phone - 727-559-0500
Liberty Worship
405 Ave S.W. Largo, FL 33770. Dial 727-337-9178
PEMHS
Location is 1614 Palm Way Largo, FL 33771. Dial 727-362-4237
St. Jerome Lifeline Ministry
Main address is 10895 Hamlin Blvd Largo, Florida 33774. Dial 727-351-475
Restoration Ministry Largo
10888 126th Ave N, Largo Florida 33778. Main Phone: 813-770-7033
The pantry has free canned goods, paper products, and personal toiletries. There is help for the unemployed and those in a crisis. Or get free canned meats, milk, yogurt, fruit juices and other goods.
Oldsmar Cares
163 State Rd 580 W Oldsmar, FL 34677. Main number is 727-748-9744
Oak Ridge Wesleyan
Location is 11000 110 Ave N, Largo Florida 33778. Phone: 727-393-9182
A pantry is on site. Based on donations, there may be Rice, Pasta, Cereal, Peanut Butter, Fruits and Vegetables, Flour and more. Households goods from the Pinellas County pantry may be paper products, soap, sanitizer, razors, or free feminine goods.
Indian Rocks Baptist Church
Site location is 12685 Ulmerton Rd.
Largo, Florida
Call 595-3421 for intake.
Ministry of Helping Hands (St. Patrick Catholic Church)
1507 Trotter Rd., Largo, Florida 33770. Telephone number - 584-2318
RCS (Religious Community Services) items will go to the RCS Food Bank
Location - 2960 East Bay Dr.
Phone number - 531-6266
Non-perishables
Ridgecrest Community Services
Center address - 12601- 130th Ave. N.
Dial - 596-3676
Social workers may help people receive free food and meals. Or get help in applying for programs such as SNAP food stamps.
Christian Outreach Center
Address - 11220 Oakhurst Rd, Largo, FL 33774. Main phone: (727) 595-2117.
Indian Rocks food banks and pantries
Calvary Episcopal Church Food Pantry
Address of the pantry - 1615 1st St, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785. Call 727-482-6167
Non-perishable food items for local residents of the Beach Community and nearby Largo and Seminole.
Pinellas Park food banks
Christ Cornerstone Church Homeless Ministry
Main address is 5545 - 62nd Ave. N.
Pinellas Park Florida
Dial - 547-6280
Call for access to perishables & also so called non-perishable food items. This can include rice, baby formula, breads and meats. Non-perishable food items.
60th Street Baptist
Address is 9309 60th St, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. Dial 419-961-1745
This pantry is part of Feeding America.
New Journey Ministries
A free food bank and clothing center is at 5001 Park Blvd Pinellas Park, FL 33781. Intake number is 727-344-1063.
First Church of the Nazarene Heaven’s Pantry
6565 - 78th Ave. North
Telephone number - 544-3608
Perishables & non-perishable items can be offered to the low income.
First United Methodist Church Can Cupboard
9025 - 49th St. N.
546-5741, ext. 29
Breads, vegetables, and other perishables & non-perishable foodstuff is provided.
Good Samaritan Church Food Pantry
6085 Park Blvd.
544-8558
Only non-perishable food and groceries are offered. Cereal, canned meat or fruits, pasta or sauce, and even free household goods like soap or sanitizer.
Northside “He Cares” Food Pantry
Northside Baptist Church, 9825 - 66th Street North
545-4880
Low income, homeless, and others who are struggling, like the unemployed, can get help.
St. Giles Episcopal Church Food Pantry
8271 - 52nd Street
Pinellas Park FL
545-2664
Perishables & non-perishable foods, fruits, and vegetables. Emergency food boxes may be distributed to low income families and seniors.
Suncoast Haven of Rest Rescue Mission
Address - 1763 9th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33713. Call for help - 727-545-8282
A major focus is on the homeless. Free hot meals, holiday help, bag lunches and more.
Vincent House
4801 78th Ave N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781. Call 727-541-0321
This center distributes perishables including dairy, meat and more. There are canned goods, soap or detergent and paper products (like toilet paper) and more. They give free food to local individuals and families.
Clearwater food pantries
Bayview Baptist
825 Howard St, Clearwater Florida 33759. Phone: 727-470-5809
Free emergency canned groceries, fresh food and other goods are offered.
Camelot Cares
A free food pantry and soup kitchen is at 4910D Creekside Blvd, Clearwater FL 33760. Phone: 727-593-0003
St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen
Location of SVDP is 1345 Park St Clearwater, FL 34616. Main number is 727-441-3790.
St. Vincent DePaul is formed from various churches and religious groups. Call them for information on food and even financial assistance. They may facilitate shelter too and other services for the working poor.
Religious Community Services (RCS) Food Bank
700 Druid Rd, Clearwater, FL 33756. Dial 727-385-9715
Perishables & non-perishables
Clearwater 1st Church Nazarene
1875 Nursery Rd, Clearwater, FL 33764. Dial 727-532-4182
Florida Dream Center
14605 49th Ave N Unit 24, Clearwater, FL 33762. Main number is 727-421-8919
Salvation Army Food bank - Clearwater
1521 E Druid Rd Clearwater, Florida 33756. Dial 727-446-6507
A number of social services are offered, ranging from a clothing closet to free food pantry. Emergency meals, applications to public aid, Christmas gifts or items from Adopt a Family and more. There are also free Thanksgiving turkey dinners in Pinellas County.
Helping Hands
Main address: 565 Blackburn St, Clearwater, FL 33763. Phone - 727-724-1290
There is fresh produce to families, meals for children, food stamp application and other assistance. Case workers also help with employment and more.
St. Paul UMC (Open Arms)
2039 Druid Ave, Clearwater, FL 33764. Call 813-735-4098
The charity has food bags generally include meat or sauce. There may also be free vegetables (fresh or canned), snacks, bread, Senior Brown Bag and sauces for meals.
Clearwater Community (Harriets)
Main address is 2897 Belcher Rd Dunedin, Florida 34698. Dial 727-799-4444
The Shepherd Center
304 S Pinellas Ave, Tarpon Springs 34689. Phone: 352-871-4387
Volunteers and donations get the food pantry going. Perishable items, like dairy or milk, are given out along with boxes of canned groceries.
Ozona Community
There is a food pantry at 610 Pennsylvania Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Main number is 727-784-3711
St. Mary Coptic Orthodox
2930 County Rd 193, Clearwater Florida 33759. Main Phone: 727-644-5190
Neighborly Care Network
Location is 13945 Evergreen Ave, Clearwater, FL 33762. Dial 727-573-9444
There may be infant formula, Ensure for the elderly, fruits, vegetables and more. There are also hygiene supplies, such as soap or laundry detergent. Thousands are helped from all the food banks and pantries in Pinellas County listed on this page. The poor, single moms, disabled and others can get help.
Calvary Church & Community
Food pantry and soup kitchen is at 200 McMullen Booth Rd South, Clearwater Florida 33759. Call 727-412-0145.
Emergency food, meals, and referrals are given out. Pasta, baby food, Tomato sauce, Canned Tuna, Ensure for the elderly in Clearwater, and Easter/Thanksgiving meals are served.
Central Christian
Location - 1200 Keene Rd S, Clearwater FL 33756. Dial 727-446-0988
A faith based agency. They feed the low income, unemployed, working poor and disabled among others. There are also free hot meals, blankets for the homeless and other goods.
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services
14041 Icot Blvd Clearwater, FL 33760. Main number is 727-479-1806.
Food aid offered includes both non-perishable and other perishable food. A major focus is on senior citizens and the homebound. Nutritional, USDA approved food or meals with vitamins and healthy food is given. There is also a free Meals on Wheels home delivery service.
Bay Area Pregnancy Center of Clearwater
The non-profit is at 2380 Drew St STE 6, Clearwater, FL 33765. Phone number - 449-1988
Baby food, cereal and formula. Pregnancy tests and referrals to medical providers will be available too.
HEP (Homeless Emergency Project)
1120 N. Betty Lane
Clearwater Florida
Dial 442-9041
Hot meals and groceries may be offered. Also get referrals to transition housing and security deposit assistance programs in Pinellas County.
High Point Neighborhood Family Center
5812 150th Ave N, Clearwater, FL 33760. Call 727-533-0730
Perishables, such as fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy. There are also free groceries. Staff can also give details or referrals to USDA commodities like cheese, SNAP food stamps, and other low income programs.
Iglesia Del Nazareno
1601 No Highland Ave
Clearwater, FL 33755.
Phone number is 727-515-9796. They operate a public food pantry and give out food each Tuesday morning from 10 am until noon. The charity will also offer help in a family emergency and give out additional food is needed. Migrant workers, immigrants, and Latinos in the region are main clients.
Kimberly Home Pregnancy Resource Center
1189 NE Cleveland Street, Clearwater Florida. Phone - 443-0471
Baby food, cereal & formula. There may be Similac, infant formula for new low income parents in Pinellas County and other goods.
Primera Iglesia Metodista Unida Hispana Verdad y Vida
15703 - 61st St. N.
Clearwater Florida
Telephone number - 531-3949
Non-perishable food stuffs and items.
Serenity Club of Clearwater
Address - 631 Turner St, Clearwater, FL 33756. Call 461-5420 for hours.
Seventh Day Adventist Church
1445 Lakeview Rd., Clearwater Florida. Church telephone number - 449-9200
Programs are offered for the very low income and homeless in the community. Call the church for help and guidance.
Sylvan Abbey United Methodist Church
Main address - 2817 Sunset Point Road, Clearwater Florida. Phone number is 796-3057
The low income can get canned groceries or shelf-stable food. Cereal, tomato sauce, canned meat or tuna and similar non-perishable goods.
World Wide Word of Faith
Location is 1588 Klosterman Rd, Palm Harbor, FL 34683. Phone - 727-771-2826
Mattie Williams NFC
1003 Dr MLK Jr St N, Safety Harbor, FL 34695. Call 727-791-8255
Feeding Minds at Citizens Alliance for Progress (Housed in Union Academy Family Center)
Location is 401 E Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689. Call 727 934-5881
Other free food assistance programs in Pinellas County
A regional food bank for all of Pinellas County. They partner with churches and charities on feeding the low income, immigrants, and elderly. Free canned or fresh groceries, hot meals, dairy, soup, and more can be offered with their partners.
For more information on pantries and food assistance programs in Pinellas County Florida that may be near you, dial (813) 254-1190 or 727-258-4940. Additional non-profits distribute groceries, meals, process applications for government aid and provide other resources.
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